Delhi Private School Fee Hike: What are 18 parameters prescribed by government?

2 min readNew DelhiJul 3, 2026 10:46 AM IST

On 18 parameters Delhi private school have to justify fees hike. (File photo/Representative)

Private schools in Delhi will now have to justify any proposed fee hike against 18 prescribed parameters, ensuring transparency and accountability in fee regulation. Education Minister Ashish Sood announced on Thursday that schools must convince parents that the increase is necessary and backed by financial records.

What are those 18 parameters for the fee hike justification

Under the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025, schools must demonstrate that fee revisions are linked to genuine improvements. The parameters include:

Infrastructure development

Transportation facilities

School buildings

Safety measures

Lighting and utilities

Staff recruitment

Salaries and benefits

Classroom resources

Laboratory equipment

Library facilities

Sports infrastructure

Extracurricular activities

Digital learning tools

Maintenance and repairs

Health and sanitation measures

Administrative expenses

Training and professional development

Other institutional requirements

School-Level Fee Regulation Committees (SLFRC)

All private unaided schools must set up a School-Level Fee Regulation Committee (SLFRC) by July 15. Each committee will include five parent representatives, three teacher representatives, and members of the school management. Representatives will be chosen through a public, video-recorded draw of lots after a seven-day notice.

The Directorate of Education (DoE) has also mandated annual Parent-Teachers Associations (PTAs), which will serve as the pool for parent representatives. Committees must include at least two women and ensure representation from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, or socially and educationally backward classes.

Safeguards and Compliance

–Schools must preserve video recordings of the draw for two years and maintain signed minutes of proceedings.

–Any attempt to manipulate the process could lead to penalties, withdrawal of recognition, or even government takeover of management.

–Fee proposals for the next three academic years must be submitted to the SLFRC by July 31, supported by audited financial statements.

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–Interim Delhi High Court orders require schools to continue charging fees at 2025–26 levels until revised structures are approved. Any excess fee collected will have to be refunded or adjusted.

Minister Sood emphasised that education is a noble service to society, not a commercial business. The DoE has instructed regional directors and district officials to ensure strict enforcement, reiterating that the interests of students and parents remain the government’s top priority.